Perets Magazine No. 5, March 1988: Soviet Satire on Bureaucracy and Life

Description Perets Magazine No. 5, March 1988: Soviet Satire on Bureaucracy and Life

Perets (Pepper) — Issue No. 5, March 1988

A humorous take on Soviet bureaucracy, social issues, and everyday life in March 1988.

About this issue

This March 1988 issue of Perets features a satirical examination of Soviet bureaucracy, highlighting inefficiencies and the comedic side of everyday life in the USSR. The issue includes humorous takes on topics such as public services, consumer goods, and social conventions.

Readers will find witty commentary on the challenges of Soviet living, from bureaucratic red tape to the peculiarities of public transport and consumer goods, all wrapped in the magazine's signature satirical style.

Highlights

• Bureaucratic Challenges. Explore humorous anecdotes about the inefficiencies of Soviet bureaucracy, including a critique of medical and administrative systems.
• Consumer Goods Humor. A satirical look at Soviet consumer goods, including a story about the reliability of locally produced umbrellas compared to foreign ones.
• Social Commentary. A comedic exploration of social conventions, such as the expectations around marriage and the challenges of maintaining relationships.
• Public Transport Woes. The issue humorously addresses the daily struggles of using public transport in the Soviet Union.
• Satire on Soviet Economy. Articles poke fun at the economic conditions, including the scarcity of goods and the challenges faced by consumers.
• Everyday Life Satire. Readers will enjoy a collection of jokes and stories that paint a humorous picture of everyday life in the Soviet Union.

...and there is far more to discover inside — additional reports, striking photo spreads and period advertising await.

Why it matters

This issue of Perets is a valuable resource for researchers interested in Soviet satire and propaganda, offering insights into the social and economic issues of the time through humor. It reflects the public sentiment and the challenges faced by citizens, making it a fascinating piece for understanding the cultural context of the late Soviet era.

Large-format Soviet Ukrainian satirical magazine — 15 pages, 26.5 × 34 cm (10.4 × 13.4 in), colour caricatures and cartoons.

Condition is described per issue. As an original vintage magazine printed decades ago in the USSR, pages may show age-related toning typical of Soviet paper and can have minor tears, small creases or bends, pencil or pen markings, library stamps and other signs of age and use. Photos show the actual item you receive.